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Opinion

10 Things Even Experienced Surfers Do Wrong

Sam George
Featured
Opinion

These Are a Few Surfing Rituals Worth Keeping

Nicklas Balboa
Community
Opinion

Who Says Surfing Is a Youth Sport?

Sam George
Featured
Opinion

Pipeline Is Suddenly More Important to Competitive Surfing Than It’s Ever Been

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Opinion

El Salvador: Can We Separate Surf Tourism From Human Rights?

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Opinion

How Will the World Surf League’s ‘Final 5’ World Titles Be Viewed Over Time?

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Opinion

Review: ‘The Surfer’ Film Makes a Witty Mockery of Localism

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Opinion

With Tariffs Looming, Here are a Few Reasons to Buy a New Surfboard Today

Sam George
Featured
Opinion

Stop Kidding Yourself: You Don’t Belong in the Lineup at That Heaving Slab

Sam George
Featured
Opinion

USA Surfing Should Remain Surfing’s Olympic Representative

Vipe Desai
Community
Opinion

How Surfing Changes Us

Brian Sousa
Community
Opinion

Is Olympic Surfing to Blame for Athletes Burning Out on the Championship Tour?

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
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The Inertia
Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. We take pride in bringing our passion for the oceans and mountains to life through original films, reporting, and monumental gatherings. We aim to make a positive impact on our planet through partnerships with nonprofits working hard to preserve earth’s sacred places.

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